Job Information
Clark County Offender Crew Chief - District Court Probation Services in Vancouver, Washington
Job Summary
At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with a commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Here in District Court we strong believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other. We celebrate Diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities. We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness. We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships. Offender Crew Chiefs train and motivate offenders toward work ethics and positive community behaviors while they are fulfilling their obligation to society and the courts. They supervise offender crews performing community service work on County and other public service projects. Daily assignments and guidance are received from the Lead Crew Chief; overall direction comes from the manager in charge of work crew operations. These positions exercise direct supervision over offender work crew members only. This position is represented by Local 11 -- OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO). First review of candidates will be May 10th, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Two years of experience in the criminal justice system involving direct contact with offenders.
One year of experience in landscaping, construction or other physically demanding outdoor work.
Equivalent to two years of post-secondary education or training in Criminal Justice or a related field.
Must possess or have the ability to acquire a motor vehicle operator's license and have evidence of a safe driving record.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered
*Knowledge of: * Criminal justice system and community resources; interviewing and basic counseling methods and techniques; various communication styles, human behavior cross cultural diversity and group dynamics; training and motivation techniques and methods; basic principles of supervision; safety standards and precautions.
*Ability to: * Supervise and control small groups of offenders for a full work shift under all weather conditions on a daily basis; set, communicate and enforce limits; respond quickly to situations requiring safety and protection of self and others; communicate orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals; perform the physical demands of the work involving walking, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, manipulating equipment and exercising; evaluate outdoor work projects for necessary equipment, timelines, and assignment of tasks; respond to and evaluate emotional needs of offenders in a supervised environment, and make appropriate referrals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, offenders, other agencies and the public.
*Skill in: * Operating and maintaining small equipment and tools required for outdoor projects; landscaping, construction, forestry or other related outdoor work; scheduling outdoor work projects to insure timely completion; provision of First Aid; operating and maneuvering a van hauling a large trailer.
Selection Process:
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